Recording Acoustic Guitar (Mono) - RODE Microphones NT1 Instruction Manual

Recording acoustic guitar (mono)

A common (single) microphone position when recording acoustic
guitar is between 20 – 30cm (8-12") away from the front of
the instrument, where the neck and body meet. Angle the mic
towards the position between the sound hole and the neck joint of
the guitar. Adjust the distance and position to fi ne tune the desired
response. This will depend on the instrument, style of playing, and
the desired sound.
8-12"
Diagram 7 Recording acoustic guitar with one mic.